Erasmus wants Springboks to turn hurt into heat after opening loss
JOHANNESBURG, (South Africa): South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus wants his team to turn the hurt of their weekend defeat by New Zealand into fuel to get themselves back into contention in the four-test series.
Johannesburg, South Africa: In the wake of their 33-16 loss to New Zealand, South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus aims to channel the hurt from the opening test into motivation for the upcoming match in Cape Town. New Zealand outscored the Springboks 5 tries to 1, ending South Africa's top world ranking. Erasmus acknowledged the pain on his team's faces and emphasized the need for a strong comeback.
He pointed out that the team created numerous scoring opportunities but fell short due to mistakes at crucial moments. Erasmus expressed frustration with himself, the coaches, and the players for their errors on the field. He also noted that flanker Siya Kolisi, who could be either fit or unfit for the next game, has strengths in the attacking breakdown that the team struggled with.
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